Using the MC Protector/PL Filter, 106 | Panasonic DMC-L1K, VQT0W82

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•You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash.

•Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such external flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally. Be sure to use Panasonic’s external flash (DMW-FL500).

•If you use commercially available external flashes with communication functions other than the dedicated one, they may not operate normally or they may be damaged. Do not use them.

•Even if the external flash is turned off, the camera may enter the external flash mode when the external flash is attached. When you are not using the external flash, detach it or set it to Forced OFF.

•When attaching the external flash, the built-in flash cannot be activated.

•Do not open the built-in flash when an external flash is attached.

•When attaching the external flash, the camera will become unstable.

•Detach the external flash when carrying the camera.

•When attaching the external flash, do not hold only the external flash because it may detach from the camera.

•If you use the external flash when the

white balance is set to [ ] (Flash) finely adjust the white balance depending on the

picture quality. (P68)

•If you take pictures close to the subject in Wide, the vignetting effect may appear on the bottom of the recorded picture.

•Read the operating instructions of the external flash for details.

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Using the MC Protector/PL Filter

The MC protector (DMW-LMCH72; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. Also, the PL filter (DMW-LPL72; optional) reduces diffused light reflection so you can take pictures with increased contrast.

1 Detach the lens cap.

2 Attach the MC protector A or the PL filter B.

A

B

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Panasonic DMC-L1K, VQT0W82 operating instructions Using the MC Protector/PL Filter, 106, Picture quality. P68

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Operating Instructions Information for Your Safety Dear Customer FCC Note U.S. only Before Use About the Lens When not using the camera for a long Period of timeHumid places About indications in these operating instructions About the command dialAbout These Operating Instructions About illustrations of the cursor button Contents Using the REC Mode Menu Finely adjustingDeciding the Method to Measure Brightness Metering mode Setting the color tone Using the Remote Shutter Using the External FlashUsing the MC Protector/PL Filter Location candidates for World Time settings 110 Standard Accessories Lens Storage Bag Names ComponentsLens Rear Cap Card is optional USB socket P98 OUT/REMOTE socket P104 Terminal door Screen Display Battery charger/AC adaptor P18Lens 2000 Live View Display on the LCD Monitor P50 Playback Display on the LCD Monitor Attaching/Detaching the Lens Using a lens from another manufacturerAbout the Lens Four Thirds Mount Optical image stabilizer Set the O.I.S. switch to onDetach the lens cap Detaching a lens from the camera Body Charging starts when the Charge indicator B lights green Charging the Battery with the ChargerDetach the battery after charging is completed Connect the AC cable About the Battery Inserting/Removing the Battery Connect the AC cable Connect the DC cable a Using the AC AdaptorInserting/Removing the Card Optional Check the direction of the card About the Card Access to the cardAbout handling a card Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Attaching the Lens HoodSD Memory Card Fitting to the mark Pass the strap through the stopper and fasten the strap Attaching the StrapPass the strap through the hole at the strap eyelet Temporarily storing the lens hood Turning the Camera On Set the camera ON/OFF switch to onAttaching the Eyepiece Cap Attaching the eye cup Changing the clock setting Setting Date/Time Clock SetInitial setting Press MENU/SET Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date and time Press MENU/SET and then press About the Setup MenuPress 4 to select the Setup menu icon and then press Press 3/4 to select the menu item World Time Power SaveClock SET Monitor Select on Connection NO.RESETReset Highlight Language Video OUTTV Aspect English Tips for taking good pictures Making the Viewfinder easier to see Diopter adjustmentBefore Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder Changing the information display on the LCD monitor Matching the Focus Exposure Automatically AF Auto Set the focus mode lever to AFSRotate the shutter speed dial to a Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Program shift Example of program shift when using the supplied lens Taking good pictures Preventing jitter camera shake Set the focus mode lever to AFCExposure Shutter-priority AE Mode becomes Aperture-priority AE modeAperture-priority AE Rotate the aperture ring to set the aperture value 60s/B to We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slowRotate the shutter speed dial to set the shutter speed You can set from 1/2 of a second to Manual Exposure 60s/B to Mode becomes manual exposure modeCommand dial D to set the shutter speed Press the shutter button halfway Manual Exposure Assistance About B Bulb Press FUNC.2 a Rotate the command dial C to compensate the exposureCompensating the Exposure Under exposed Press 3/4 to select DIREC. EX. COMP. and then press Press 4 to select the Custom menu icon and then pressPress 4 to select on and then press MENU/SET Rotate the focus ring to focus on the subject Set the focus mode lever to MFTaking Pictures with Manual Focus Take the picture Rotate the zoom ring towards Wide Taking Pictures with the ZoomRotate the zoom ring towards Tele To make subjects appear closer use Tele Press 2/1 to select the picture Playing Back PicturesPress To finish playback Changing the Information Displayed on the playback screen Press Display to switch the monitor screenDeleting Pictures Select the picture with 2/1 Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press 4 to set Only when selecting Multi DeleteScreen when selecting Multi Delete To delete Multi Delete Press 3/4/2/1 to move the position Using the Playback ZoomPress Press 3 to select YES Press MENU/SET Examples of 25 screens Displaying Multiple ScreensPress 3/4/2/1 to select a picture To delete a picture during multi Playback Press 3/4/2/1 to select a picture and then press MENU/ SET Displaying Pictures by Recording DatePress 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back Calendar is displayed monthly Switching to Live View Press Live View to switch the setting Display button LCD monitor Tips for taking good pictures with Live ViewChanging the Information Displayed Guide line Examples of histogram HistogramProperly Exposed B Under Exposed C Over Exposed ¢Histogram Canceling High angle mode Press Display a for 1 second Auto focus when taking pictures with Live View Set the focus mode lever to AFS P32 29 m 0.95 feet to ¶ Manual focus when taking pictures with Live ViewPress 2/1 to display the MF assist screen About MF Assist Press 3/4 to select MF Assist and then press Press MENU/SET to magnify the MF assist screenPress MENU/SET to close MF assist Press 3/4 to select 4a or 10a and then press MENU/SET Depth of field properties Aperture Small Large Checking the Depth of FieldPress a aperture stopping down button Wide¢3 Rotate the command dial G and select the flash setting Taking Pictures using the Built-in FlashPress D Forced on AutoAUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ Slow sync./Red-eye reduction¢ ISO Rotate the command dial C to adjust the flash output Adjusting the flash outputPress a Bounce flash Fixing the Focus Exposure AF/AE Lock When burst mode is set to high speed H Taking Pictures using Burst ModeSet the drive mode lever to Focus on the subject and take a picture Burst speed Number of pictures recorded in burst modeFocusing in burst mode High Low When taking 3 pictures Taking Pictures using Auto BracketPress 3/4 to select the setting and then press MENU/SET NO./STEP Self-timer set to 10 SEC Taking Pictures with the Self-timerWhen taking 5 pictures Press MENU/SET twice to close the menu Changing the time setting for the self-timer Adjusting the White BalanceRotate the command dial C to select the white balance Press WB a Auto Setting the color temperature Resetting the white balanceColor Temperature Setting White Balance Adjustment Finely adjusting the white balance Rotate the command dial C to select the ISO sensitivity Setting the Light SensitivityPress ISO a Deciding the Method to Measure Brightness Press FUNC.1 a or FUNC.2 B Setting Frequently Used FunctionsRotate the command dial D to select an item Press the shutter button halfway to set the selected item PICT.SIZE¢2 P78 Film Mode P76OIS Mode P82 RAW REC. P79 Press MENU/SET Press 3/4 to select the menu item Using the REC Mode MenuThere are 3 menu screens in the REC menu 1/3, 2/3 and 3/3 Setting the color tone of the picture to be recorded Film ModePress 3/4 to select Film Mode and then press Sharpness Adjusting each film mode to the desired settingContrast Saturation Only When the aspect ratio isMany pixels Fine B Few pixels Rough Quality RAW REC. Recording a RAW file simultaneously Aspect Ratio Picture size and extended optical zoom magnification Ratio Size Using the digital zoom together with Extended optical zoom SELF-TIMER Setting the time for the self-timerZoom OFF OIS ModeOptical Image Stabilizer MODE1 Burst Rate Auto BracketAF-LAF/AE Lock Flash Sync Using the Custom Menu Factory Custom SETNormal CUST. SET MEM Afmf CenterSelect OFF AF/AE Lock Hold Saving settings in CUST. SET MEM Press 3/4 to select CUST. SET MEM. and then press Using the Play mode menu Only when there are previously saved settings Press 3/4 to select ALL or and then press MENU/SET Slide ShowPlaying back pictures in order for a fixed duration Press 3 to select Start and then press MENU/SET Favorite Setting your favorite picturesDeleting all favorites Rotate Picture is rotated manually Example When rotating clockwiseRotate DISP./ROTATE To display the picture rotated Picture rotates clockwise in steps of 90o Single setting Setting the picture to print and the number of printsDpof Print Number of prints icon B appears Multi settingTo cancel all settings To print the date Resize ProtectPreventing accidental erasure of pictures Making the picture smaller Press 3/4 to select YES or no and then press MENU/SET Press 2/1 to select the size and then pressTrimming Enlarging a picture and trimming it Press 3/4 to select Then press Menu Press shutter buttonAspect CONV. Changing the aspect ratio of a 169 picture Press 2/1 to select a picture and then press Format Initializing the card Press 3 to select PC and then press MENU/SET Connecting to a PCWindows Dcim Misc Printing the Pictures 100 Press 3 to select Single Picture and then press MENU/SET 101Press 4 to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU/SET Press 3 to select Print Start and then press MENU/SET 102 Press 4 to select Dpof Picture and then press MENU/SET Setting the date printing with the Dpof print in advance 103 104 Playing back pictures using the Video cable suppliedPlaying Back Pictures on a TV Screen Connect the video cable to the video input socket on the TV Icon Setting Using the External FlashRotate the command dial E to switch the flash settings 105 106 Using the MC Protector/PL FilterPicture quality. P68 MCuMulti-coated PLuPolarizing lens filter Using the Remote Shutter107 Press the button lightly to press halfway Press 3/4 to select World Time and then press Displaying the Time at Travel Destination World Time108 Press 3/4 to select Home and then press MENU/SET Setting the travel destination area Finishing setting the home area109 110 Location candidates for World Time settings¢ GMT is an abbreviation of Greenwich Mean Time 111 About dirt on the image sensor Clean the image sensor112 Removing dirt on the image sensor 113 Message Display 114 Troubleshooting 115 Picture cannot be recorded with Live View 116LCD monitor is too bright or dark Flash Flash is not activated 117Noise appears on the LCD monitor Flash is activated 2 times 118 Camera becomes warm Clock is reset119 File numbers are not recorded consecutively Number of recordable pictures 120 121 Specifications 122 123 OUT/REMOTE 124 Digital Camera Accessory System 125 126 Digital Camera Accessory Order FormFor USA Customers Request for Service Notice For USA Only 127 Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty For USA Only128 Carry-In or Mail-In Service 129 Service in Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory For USA OnlyCentralized Factory Servicenter 130 Index 131 132 Conecte el cable CA Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español133 Inserte hasta que dispare la batería enteramente cargada Gire el disco de la velocidad de obturación hacia a 134Ajuste la palanca del modo del enfoque a AFS Grabación 135 Panasonic Canada Inc One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3